- Gain scientific skills for employment in applied biomedical industries
- A strong base for further studies in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or veterinary science
- Choose electives from any faculty to diversify knowledge
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Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Award abbreviation: BBiomedSc
QTAC code: 013051
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC355
CRICOS code: 066285C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Gain an understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
Your study combines traditional biomedical disciplines such as physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, immunology and biochemistry, with specific competency-based skills in areas such as pharmacology, nutrition, biotechnology, and microbial diseases. You gain the scientific knowledge and skills to work in applied biomedical industries and biomedical research. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Career opportunities
Biomedical research and education, biotechnology, cardiac diagnostics, clinical measurement, clinical trials management, communicable disease control, drug registration, medical sales and pharmaceuticals, medical microbiology.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
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Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not EDU coded or NUR221 , PAR221 , HLT221 , NUR231 and PAR231 ) courses.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
LFS112 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LFS122 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
SCI105 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SCI110 Understanding Cultural Diversity
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Social Research
BIM331 Gender and Culture
LFS201 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
LFS202 Communication and Thought
LFS251 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS252 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS261 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
LFS303 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Social Research
BIM303 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
BIM332 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
BIM341 Understanding Cultural Diversity
CHM202 Gender and Culture
LFS262 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
MBT301 Science Research Methods
MBT352 Introduction to Behavioural Health
MBT353 Environment and Health
MBT361 Public Health Foundations
SCI212 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCI302 Communication and Thought
SPX201 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SPX211 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SPX301 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
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Study Plan
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science Study Plan is valid for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Five (5) required courses:
SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1
- Two (2) Core courses:
Complete ONE Core couse in Semester 1 and ONE in Semester 2
- One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| LFS100 Introductory Bioscience | | | |
| SCI105 Nursing Practicum 1 | | | |
| SCI110 Health, Culture and Society | | | |
| LFS112 Research Foundations | | | |
| LFS122 Caring for Child, Youth and Family | | | |
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| COR109 Therapeutics in Midwifery | | | |
| COR110 Midwifery Practice 2 | | | |
| COR111 Advancing Midwifery | | | |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses:
One elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and one elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| LFS201 Human Pathophysiology | | | |
| LFS251 Challenges to Mental Health | | | |
| LFS261 Preparing for Midwifery Practice | | | |
| BIM263 Midwifery Practice 3 | | | |
| LFS202 Midwifery Internship | | | |
| LFS252 Nursing Practicum 3 | | | |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses:
Three courses to be chosen from list, of which two must be at 300 level.
- Three (3) elective courses
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| BIM331 Nursing Practicum 2 | | | |
| LFS303 Health Law and Ethics | | | |
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| BIM302 Drug Therapy | | | |
| BIM303 Health Alteration | | | |
| BIM332 Nursing Internship | | | |
| BIM341 Nursing Practicum 4 | | | |
| CHM202 Acute Health Alteration | | | |
| LFS262 Cultural Diversity in Nursing and Midwifery | | | |
| MBT301 Caring for the Older Client | | | |
| MBT352 Advanced and Transcultural Counselling | | | |
| MBT353 Advanced Psychological Assessment and Reporting | | | |
| MBT361 Clinical Psychological Practice 1 | | | |
| SCI212 Clinical Psychological Practice 2 | | | |
| SCI302 Professional Skills 1 | | | |
| SPX201 Professional Skills 2 | | | |
| SPX211 Ethical Professional Practice of Psychology | | | |
| SPX301 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology | | | |
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
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